Seltzer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Seltzer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $227,611 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$227,611
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $208,050 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $211,650 | 61 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $208,050 | 64 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $227,611 | 67 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Seltzer Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Seltzer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 16 | $67,275 |
| California | 16 | $43,900 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $39,126 |
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $31,310 |
| Virginia | 4 | $24,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $8,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $1,400 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $15,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted donation | $12,500 |
| American Friends of Magan David Alo | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of Yemin Orde | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Hadassah | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Rainforest Trust | Unrestricted donation | $10,000 |
| Conservation International | Unrestricted donation | $7,500 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | Unrestricted donation | $7,500 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Unrestricted donation | $7,500 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Unrestricted donation | $5,500 |
| ACLU Foundation | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Oceana | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Waterkeepers Alliance | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | Unrestricted donation | $5,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted donation | $4,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Bli | Unrestricted donation | $3,500 |
| World Resources Institute | Unrestricted donation | $2,626 |
| American Society for Yad Vashem | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Earth Island Institute | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Hias | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| National Parks Conservation Assoc | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Joint Distribution Committee | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Yad Vashem USA | Unrestricted donation | $2,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Natural Lands Trust | Unrestricted donation | $2,000 |
| Individual | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Individual | Unrestricted donation | $1,500 |
| Shasta Land Trust | Unrestricted donation | $1,200 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund Beit Beri | Unrestricted donation | $1,025 |
| American Technion Society | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Center for Biologic Diversity | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
| Galapogos Conservancy | Unrestricted donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stefanie Seltzer
- David Zlotowski
- Steven Zlotowski
- Debra Seltzer Lewinter
Questions people ask
Does Seltzer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Seltzer Family Foundation give?
$227,611 in tax year 2025, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Seltzer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stefanie Seltzer (President), David Zlotowski (Secretary), Steven Zlotowski (Vice President) and Debra Seltzer Lewinter (Trustee).
What does Seltzer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and faith communities.